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...and the tool in the bin for removal of the bushing in car:

http://www.etoolcart.com/chryslerdistributorbushingremoverc-3052.aspx

Both of them work super nice! I know there's that "old dog, new tricks" anology BG, but I can't believe that you don't have these two items.

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I have more tools than I can count,some better than Chryslers'tool bin.Matter of fact I developed some of those tools in their tool bin back in the 60s.
The method I suggested is for the everyday adverage guy and I wouldn't suggest it I haven't used it myself and still do.It'a a 100% way of doing it without damaging the bushing and fitting it the same time.You don't have to worry about breaking,mushrooming or having to cut or ream the bushing bore.I have a aluminium dowel for removal and another for installing that I turned down on a lathe.To be able to use something most have laying around and saving money on tool purchases that you seldom use is the typical inovative style racers are noted for and proud of.It isn't always about spending money it's about getting the job accomplished.Sharing knowledge,"racers helping racers".
You wouldn't believe some of the tools we build for special applications right here in the shop.At aprox.15,000 sgft we are hardley a "shadetree operation",just ask anyone that's been here.
Respectfully Bob

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I may be able to track down a burnishing tool; I wasn't sure if they could be used on an assembled engine or not.

I had also heard the same thing about the Pioneer made piece not having to be burnished in. Does anyone know if this is the case? Of course we already picked up a couple of MP pieces to work with...

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Getting the new,old busing out of the motor with the motor in the car is almost impossible I use a FE Ford pushrod with a ground down washer to remove the old busing when there out of the car, I put the block head down and drive the bushing out from the oil pump side by dropping the washer onto the bottom of the bushing and then use the pushrod cup agianst the washer to drive it out. I use the new Pioneer bushings and drive them in with a new or old oil pump drive gear No need for further fitting or burnishing
IHTHs

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To remove the old bushing with the motor in the car ...

1) pull the oil pump
2) get a length of 1/4" threaded rod and 2 coupling nuts and a couple washers the same o.d. as the bushing.
3) make a THICK plate that will span the distributor hole. drill a hole in the middle slightly larger than the rod.
4) drop the rod down through the bushing and out the bottom. Install the washers and one coupling nut
5) pull the rod up till the washers contact the bushing.
6) slip the plate down over the rod and against the distributor hole lips
7) install the coupling nut and tighten it till it yanks the bushing out.

I reverse the procedure to install them - I like to "pull" them in rather than pound them.

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X2...
I use the same 3/8" all-thread that I pull front (727)pumps out with

Did the whole used dist. drive thing but like you said.. No